catarata

Definitions of catarata
  1. noun
    a steep descent of the water of a river
    synonyms: cascada, chorreón, salto, salto de agua
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    examples:
    ángel
    the highest waterfall; has more than one leap; flow varies seasonally
    type of:
    agua
    the part of the earth's surface covered with water (such as a river or lake or ocean)
  2. noun
    an eye disease that involves the clouding or opacification of the natural lens of the eye
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    type of:
    enfermedad de la vista
    any disease of the eye
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